Cure 4 The Kids Foundation announced it has created a community advisory council to help advance the mission of the organization through fundraising and strategic planning.
The council began with three new members, and is seeking additional members who can provide support to the organization.
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We had a couple “firsts” for the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Mad Hatter Tea Party this year!
It was held outdoors and was attended by more than 200 guests – making it our largest tea party ever! Most importantly, the event was a benefit for the StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Clinic for childhood cancer survivors. Funds raised at our event will go directly in support of the LTFU clinic.
Also this year, we invited Kirstie Ennis to speak. She is a force of nature that offered a great perspective to cancer survivors who face their own set of challenges.
Thanks to all who attended, volunteered, and otherwise lent their support!
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While our greatest hope is that a child never requires hospitalization, it does become necessary at times for some patients. Earlier this year, Summerlin Hospital dedicated its new Pediatric Oncology Unit and our own Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alan Ikeda and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation CEO Annette Logan-Parker helped to cut the ribbon!
This was also the perfect opportunity for us to catch up with Dr. Alan to find out more about Summerlin Hospital’s new unit and his new interim position.
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation: Tell us about the new Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Unit.
Dr. Alan: The unit is important because it is designed to provide a safe environment for the special population of children whom we treat. It also allows for a nurturing environment with consistent exposure to the special circumstances that our population faces. This, in turn, fosters the unit staff to become specialized in their skills to be proficient in the care of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology patients.
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation: We just learned you accepted an interim position at Summerlin Hospital?
Dr. Alan: I accepted the position of Interim Chair of Pediatrics at Summerlin Hospital. In this position, I will provide oversight of the various Pediatric programs at Summerlin Hospital, Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, and the Pediatric Emergency Room. There are many great leaders in each of the divisions, as well as administrators, which makes the position a lot easier. We hope to continue to build on the current program to bring more cutting edge medical technology to our city and state.
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation: That sounds great for our community, but does this mean you are planning to leave Cure 4 The Kids Foundation?
Dr. Alan: This does NOT mean I am leaving. By taking this position, I believe it allows for better collaborations between Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Summerlin Hospital and health practices in the community. So I think it’s good news for our patients.
Thanks Dr. Alan!
(Pictured: L to R, Robert Freymuller, CEO Summerlin Hospital, Kathryn Beardshaw, RN, Pediatric Manager, Summerlin Hospital, Catherine Tonn, CFO, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Alan Ikeda, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Annette Logan-Parker, President & CEO, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation)
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the board of directors.
Dr. Renee Coffman, Farhan Naqvi, and Cory Frey join the existing four directors to provide oversight and input that will help guide Nevada’s only nonprofit outpatient treatment facility for those diagnosed with childhood cancer and other catastrophic conditions. The new board members include:
Dr. Renee Coffman, BS Pharm, PhD., is president and co-founder of Roseman University of Health Sciences, a nonprofit, private institution of higher learning that is training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate-level health care professionals. Roseman University includes the College of Dental Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and the future College of Medicine. A licensed pharmacist in the State of Nevada, Dr. Coffman has worked to support pharmacy, education and improved healthcare within Nevada. She is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Pharmaceuticals Association, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and several other pharmaceutical associations. Dr. Coffman was instrumental in successful legislative efforts permitting pharmacists to perform finger-stick blood glucose testing. Dr. Coffman has also been recognized among the “Who’s Who in Healthcare” Award and “Women of Distinction Award,” both sponsored by Greenspun Media Group. She was also recognized in 2016 in Nevada Business Magazine’s “Women to Watch.”
Farhan Naqvi is the founder and managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law. Mr. Naqvi is one of Nevada’s most successful personal injury attorneys and has achieved more than $200 million for his clients in verdicts, settlements, and judgments. Since 2003, Mr. Naqvi has represented more than 5,000 clients, with litigation cases before the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, and the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Founded by Farhan and Ellie Naqvi, the firm has been named Gold Winners in the Best of Las Vegas program for Best Law firm, Best Customer Service and Best Personal Injury Attorney for several years. Naqvi Injury Law places a strong emphasis on supporting the community at large, through many volunteer and fundraising activities. In addition to support of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, the firm has supported HELP of Southern Nevada and the American Cancer Society among many others.
Cory Frey is president of Frey Insurance and Benefits, LLC, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is licensed with the State of Nevada to manage commercial risk in Life and Health Contracts. His practice primarily focuses on the management of medium to large group health employee benefit plans. Mr. Frey’s experience working in commercial insurance, as well as a decade in the regulated banking sector, provides him with extensive understanding in the areas of credit capacity, cash flow, risk management, and entrepreneurship. When not working, Frey volunteers with the Clark County School District’s Professionals and Youth Building A Commitment (PAYBAC) Program and also speaks with at-risk student populations throughout the year. He also coaches multiple youth sports teams as well as managing a 501c3 registered 14u club baseball organization.
Thanks to the efforts of many people who worked behind the scenes to make it happen, we had the incredible honor to welcome Gwen Stefani to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Ms. Stefani helped us officially dedicate our new location in the One Breakthrough Way building by participating in our ribbon cutting event.
When Gwen Stefani announced her Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, she also announced that she would donate $1 from every ticket sold to her Las Vegas performances to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. So far, the donation has exceeded $50,000 and is being set aside to help fund a projected $2 million dollar expansion of the clinic which will include additional patient exam rooms, a dedicated area for research and some new services benefiting our patients.
As you might expect, Gwen’s visit to the clinic attracted a fair amount of attention!
We’re proud to announce some news about Dr. Lasky! He has been promoted to director of our Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic.
As one of our board-certified Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians, he will continue to see patients affected by childhood cancer. But he will also oversee all aspects of medical treatment for our patients affected by bleeding and clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease and other related conditions.
Since 2009, Dr. Lasky has served as principal investigator for a number of clinical trials and has participated in other research activities aimed at improving treatments for those with bleeding and clotting issues.
Congratulations Dr. Lasky!
Superheroes, comic books, and joy! That’s what the team from Critical Care Comics brings to our patients during their regular visits. Usually twice a month, you’ll find Spiderman, Batman, Black Panther and a long list of other superheroes stopping by our clinic with a healthy supply of comic books.
Gwen Stefani continues to thrill audiences during her Las Vegas residency performances at the Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. We’re extremely honored and grateful that Gwen Stefani chose to support Cure 4 The Kids Foundation when she came to Las Vegas. In fact, a portion of every ticket sale is donated to our organization! This is a gracious and lasting gift to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation that will benefit our patients.
We’re also happy to see that her incredible show remains one of the “8 Hottest Las Vegas Residencies!” Tickets are available for concerts through November of 2019.
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Thanks to a grant written in part by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s neuropsychologist, Dr. Danielle Bello, and some very special virtual reality goggles provided by KIND VR, many treatments will be much more tolerable for our patients. KTNV’s Parker Collins explains how this new device is distracting patients from any pain.
Our mission to never turn a child away from treatment for financial reasons is something we feel strongly about. But that guarantee can also be expensive. Our Charity Care Program allows us to treat patients without medical insurance or without the ability to pay for treatment. One of the fundraisers that directly supports the Charity Care Program is Golf 4 The Kids, and this year our tournament was exceedingly successful!
More than $70,000 was raised through the generous support of golfers, corporate sponsors and others who donated to the cause. Our sincere thanks and we hope to see you for our 2019 event!
